General Instructions/ Clothing list

During Winter courses the temperature dips up to minus 16 Degrees Celsius at night and 5 to 20 degrees during day time in Gulmarg. Students must be adequately equipped and are advised to bring following clothing/items.

For Trekking Courses:-
  • Rucksack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Winter Jacket/rain coat/ wind proof.
  • Water proof trouser.
  • Trek Suit/ walking pants.
  • Gloves
  • Balaclava / Cap.
  • Sufficient warm clothing.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Hiking Boots.
  • Sun cream/Toiletries, lip balm
  • Spare socks
  • Notebook, pen/diary
For Snow Skiing Courses:-
  • Cap balaclava + sun hat
  • Goggles/ sun glasses
  • Sun cream/ face mask
  • Woolen under garments (vest and trouser) 2 No each
  • Jacket/ over coat (ski suit if held)
  • Wind/ water proof jacket 2 No
  • Gloves 1 Pair
  • Personal clothing and under garments/ chappals as required
  • Shaving kit/ toiletries/ lip cream/Detergent Soap
  • Torch
  • Water bottle
  • Socks woolen and cotton 4 Pairs
  • Trekking shoes/ Gum Boot 1 No
  • Sleeping bag (optional)
  • Feather Jacket 1 No
  • Camera/ eatables/ note pad/iPod/cell phone/ laptop as required
  • No liqueur/smoking is allowed inside or outside the Institute complex during courses.
Cutlery For Out Door Training
  • Mug / Steel glass
  • Plate / Mess tin & spoon
  • Thermos
  • Water Bottle
  • Knife / Swiss Knife
  • Eatables as per requirement (Dry fruits/Toffees, Chocolates)